Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Bethesda (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Bethesda seeks a Dental Assistant to provide exceptional care to patients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a desire to learn in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, maintaining records, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patients.

Benefits

Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

401k Program with matching contributions

Competitive health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
• Assisting dentists during procedures and taking X-rays.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Quick thinking

Job description

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Location:

Bethesda Center for Family & Cosmetic

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate ($25-$30/hr depending on experience)
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
  
  

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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